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  • Page 1 NuTAP-311 User’s Manual USM Ver 1.0...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    Copyright Copyright © 2012 Xtramus Technologies, all rights reserved. The information contained in this document is the property of Xtramus Technologies. No part of this publication shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of Xtramus Technologies.

  • Page 3: Revision History

    Revision History Date Version History 2012/04/06 First draft version E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.1. General Description of NuTAP-311 .................. 6 1.2. KEY FEATURE OF NuTAP-311 ..................7 1.3. NuTEA-311 Function Overview ..................8 2. NuTAP-311 Application Example & Hardware Installation ............ 11 2.1. Hardware Installation for Network Tapping..............11 2.2. Hardware Installation for NuTAP-311 Management ............12 3.
  • Page 5 6.6. Monitor Port Setting ....................... 52 6.7. Counter Report ....................... 53 6.8. Universal Stream Counter (USC) Report ............... 57 E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 6: Nutap-311 Overview

    Network Ports and is capable of monitoring all data flows between two network points. All data traffic flows between NuTAP-311’s Network Port A0 and A1 can be brought out for further analysis and research dynamically and without intervening network environment.

  • Page 7: Key Feature Of Nutap-311

     NuSet-MiniTAP, a utility software designed for NuTAP-311 and runs under Windows environment. When connecting NuTAP-311 with your PC via a Mini USB cable, it allows users to:  Upgrading NuTAP-311’s firmware and FPGA  Monitoring data flows in the network environment ...

  • Page 8: Nutea-311 Function Overview

    C 100 Mbps RJ45 Management Port for system management via web browser D 12V DC Power Jack E 10/100/1000 Mbps Full Ethernet RJ45 Network Port A0/A1 F 10/100/1000 Mbps Full Ethernet RJ45 Monitor Port M0/M1 E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...
  • Page 9  Statistic Counters Monitor Port M0 Monitor Port M1   System Setting NuTAP-311 Buzzer ON/OFF Displaying NuTAP-311’s System Information System Information Restore Defaults Restore All Settings of NuTEA-551 to Default Value General System Information (B) Power Remote  ...
  • Page 10 Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to clear all Counters counters Restore to Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to set all settings Default to default *Menu will be displayed on the LCD screen. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 11: Nutap-311 Application Example & Hardware Installation

    2. NuTAP-311 Application Example & Hardware Installation 2.1. Hardware Installation for Network Tapping As the example shown in the figure above, NuTAP-311 allows you to perform network tapping. You can monitor/filter packets that meet the criteria by:  Connecting NuTAP-311’s USB Port to a PC with NuSet-MiniTAP installed via a USB cable.

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation For Nutap-311 Management

    2.2. Hardware Installation for NuTAP-311 Management There are 3 different ways to connect NuTAP-311 to your PC and configure/view its settings: Connecting via USB Cable By connecting NuTAP-311’s Mini-USB Port to PC’s USB Port via a USB cable, you can configure/view NuTAP-311’s settings with...

  • Page 13: Nutap-311 Management

    3.1. Managing NuTAP-311 with NuSet-MiniTAP NuTAP-311 comes with GUI (Graphic User Interface) utility software NuSet-MiniTAP for setting test criteria and system management. Please note that you have to connect NuTAP-311 to your PC with a USB cable as shown in the figure above.
  • Page 14 However, before using NuSet-MiniTAP’s features and functions, you have to install it on your PC first. NuTAP-311’s driver is contained in NuTAP-311’s utility software. Both NuTAP-311’s driver and utility software will be installed at the same time. Please note that DO NOT connect your NuTAP-311 to the PC via a USB cable before the installation.

  • Page 15: Managing Nutap-311 With Pc's Web Browser

    3.2. Managing NuTAP-311 with PC’s Web Browser NuTAP-311 is embedded with a configuration webpage, and can be accessed by connecting NuTAP-311’s Management Port to the network which your PC is connected to, as shown in the figure above. Before accessing to NuTAP-311’s configuration webpage with your PC’s web browser, please set NuTAP-311’s IP, subnet mask, and...
  • Page 16 To access NuTAP-311’s management webpage, please open your web browser, and type in NuTAP-311’s default IP address (192.168.1.8) in web browser’s URL field as shown in the figure on the right side. If you’ve changed NuTAP-311’s IP address, please input the IP address you’ve changed to instead.

  • Page 17: Managing Nutap-311 With Hyperterminal

    Port with PC’s Serial Port via an RJ45-to-Serial cable as shown in the figure above. 3.3.1. HyperTerminal Settings for NuTAP-311 After connecting the PC’s serial port to NuTAP-311’s Console Port via an RJ45-to-Serial cable, please start the HyperTerminal software installed on your PC and establish connection according to the steps listed down below.
  • Page 18 Stop bits: 1  Flow control: None Click “OK” to continue. Click the “Enter” key on your keyboard to start setting NuTAP-311 via HyperTerminal. To log in, please type NuTAP-311’s user name and password:  Default User Name: admin ...

  • Page 19: Nutap-311 Hyperterminal Commands

    3.3.2. NuTAP-311 HyperTerminal Commands After logging in NuTAP-311 via HyperTerminal, a NuTAP-311 Command Menu will be displayed, showing NuTAP-311’s HyperTerminal commands. Please see the table down below for brief descriptions of NuTAP-311 commands: Command Alias Command Description The system command allows you to view NuTAP-311’s system information, system make system configurations, and upgrade NuTAP-311’s firmware/FPGA.

  • Page 20: Nutap-311 Hyperterminal Command - System

    The <parameter> can be public, private, or user names. The system save command allows you to save the current settings to NuTAP-311’s save NV-RAM. Please note that all unsaved settings will be lost after system reboot.
  • Page 21 (Contd.) 6. System is sending firmware to NuTAP-311. 7. NuTAP-311 will reboot when finishing upgrading its firmware. The system reset command allows you to reset all NuTAP-311’s settings back to the reset default values. The system reboot command allows you to reboot NuTAP-311. Please note that all reboot unsaved settings will be lost after rebooting.

  • Page 22: Nutap-311 Hyperterminal Command - Counter

    B. NuTAP-311 HyperTerminal Command – counter Command Descriptions – counter The counter show command allows you to view all NuTAP-311’s counter report, as well as hardware temperature. You can also add additional commands behind the counter show command as listed down below: The counter show usc [a0 | a1] [group=0 | group=1] command allows you to view NuTAP-311’s USC (Universal Stream Counter) report of its Network...

  • Page 23: Nutap-311 Hyperterminal Command - Mode

    The mode set [aggregation | segregation | multimirror] <m0 | m1> command mode allows you to set NuTAP-311’s redirect mode for Monitor Port M0/M1. For example, to set NuTAP-311 Monitor Port M0 to aggregation redirect mode, please input the command “mode set aggregation m0”.

  • Page 24: Installing/Uninstalling Nuset-Minitap

    However, before using NuSet-MiniTAP’s features and functions, you have to install it on your PC first. NuTAP-311’s driver is contained in NuSet-MiniTAP. The required drivers and NuSet-MiniTAP will be installed at the same time. Please note that DO NOT connect your NuTAP-311 to the PC before the installation.
  • Page 25 Next button to install the program into the default destination folder, and then continue next step. Click Back button to go back to the previous step to modify. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...
  • Page 26 NuSet-MiniTAP Installation 6. NuSet-MiniTAP InstallShield Wizard will start installing momentarily. Click Install button if the information is correct. 7. InstallShield Wizard is installing NuSet-MiniTAP. 8. NuSet-MiniTAP installation completes. Click Finish button to exit. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...
  • Page 27 To uninstall NuSet-MiniTAP, you can: NuSet-MiniTAP Un-installation  Click Start  Programs  Xtramus  NuSet-MiniTAP  Uninstall NuSet-MiniTAP.  Go to the Control Panel, choose NuSet-MiniTAP from installed program list, and click “Remove” to uninstall. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ®...

  • Page 28: Nuset-Minitap Overview

    5.1. Starting NuSet-MiniTAP Before starting NuSet-MiniTAP, please be sure that your NuTAP-311 is properly connected to your PC. The figure down below is an example for connecting NuTAP-311 to PC via an RJ45-to-USB cable. You can start NuSet-MiniTAP by: Starting NuSet-MiniTAP ...

  • Page 29: Nuset-Minitap Main Window Overview

    Quick Launch Buttons NuTAP-311, open/save test logs, and switching Main Display Screen display mode. Status of Network Port A0/A1, Monitor Port M0/M1, and NuTAP-311 System Status Overview system overview. Test Running Status Icon This icon shows the test running status of NuSet-MiniTAP.

  • Page 30: Nuset-Minitap Functions

    Load Existing Config. Profile function located on the Menu Bar. A prompt pop-up window will ask if you are sure to exit NuSet-MiniTAP. Click YES to exit Exit NuSet-MiniTAP, or click NO to cancel. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 31: Config

    M0/M1 information, please refer to 6.6. Monitor Port Settings. You can make settings regarding to NuTAP-311’s Network Port A0/A1 and Monitor Port M0/M1 with the Port Configuration function located on the Menu Bar. You can set the connection rate for Network Ports and Monitor Ports with the Media Type menu tab.
  • Page 32 Function Descriptions – Config. You can set NuTAP-311’s IP here in this field. These settings will be used when connecting NuTAP-311 to an existing network and access NuTAP-311 via configuration web pages. Click “Apply” located on the button-right to save/apply all the changes you’ve made.

  • Page 33: Report

    Display Screen. You can save the test statistics here as well. For more detail information, please refer to 6.7. Counter Report. Each of NuTAP-311’s Network Port supports two sets of Universal Stream Universal Stream Counter (USC). The Universal Stream Counter (USC) Report function located Counter (USC) on the Menu Bar allows you to view USC statistics on the Main Display Screen.
  • Page 34 (μs), Packet Length (with CRC), DA (Destination Address), SA (Source Address), VLAN, Protocol, DIP (Destination IP Address), and SIP (Source IP Address). Also, you can view the content of the captured packets in the bottom field. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 35: Service

    Function Descriptions – Service The System Upgrade function located on the Menu Bar allows you to upgrade NuTAP-311’s firmware and FPGA. The following section will demonstrate how to upgrade NuTAP-311’s firmware with NuSet-MiniTAP. The processes for upgrading firmware and FPGA are quite the same and can be related.

  • Page 36: Language

    UI to either English or Simplified Chinese. Simplified 6.1.6. Help Help Xtramus Web Open your default web browser and access Xtramus Website (www.xtramus.com). A “System Requirements” window will pop up and show the requirements for your System PC and the FPGA/Firmware of NuTAP-311. Requirements ...

  • Page 37: Quick Launch Buttons

    6.2. Quick Launch Buttons These Quick Launch Buttons allow you to reconnect NuTAP-311, view counter/USC (Universal Stream Counter) statistics and chart, set packet capturing criteria, and make Network Port A0/A1, Monitor Port A0/A1 and system configurations. Please refer to the section down below for more detail descriptions regarding to Quick Launch Buttons.

  • Page 38: Network Port A0/A1

    Function Descriptions – System The System button located on the Quick Launch Buttons allows you to set NuTAP-311’s IP here in this field. These settings will be used when connecting NuTAP-311 to an existing network and access NuTAP-311 via configuration web pages.

  • Page 39: System Status Overview

    6.3. System Status Overview The System Status Overview allows you to view NuTAP-311’s system information, Network Port A0/A1 status, and Monitor Port M0/M1 status. You can unfold the list with the button, and fold the list with the button. 6.4. Test Running Status Icon T he Test Running Status Icon indicates if there’s a test running.

  • Page 40: Network Port Setting

    Click the Network Port A0/A1 button located on Quick Launch Buttons. NuSet-MiniTAP’s Network Port settings include Forwarding Filter, Capture Criteria, Re-direct Filter, and Pattern Check. Please see the sections down below for detail descriptions. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 41: Forwarding Filter

    6.5.1. Forwarding Filter With Forwarding Filter, NuTAP-311 will transmit packets from Network Port A0 to A1 (or the other way around) that meet the criteria set in Forwarding Filter will be filtered out or through. The Forwarding Filter setting screen contains three tab-menus: Protocol, SDFR (Self-Discover Filtering Rules), and Result.

  • Page 42: Forwarding Filter - Sdfr

    SDFR – Button Apply: Apply and save the changes you’ve made on this page. After making any settings on this page, you must click the Apply button or all changes will be lost. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 43: Forwarding Filter - Result

    C. Forwarding Filter – Result Result The Result page will display the settings you’ve made in Protocol and SDFR pages. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 44: Capture Criteria

    With Capture Criteria, transmitted packets from NuTAP-311’s Network Port A0 to A1 (or the other way around) that meet the criteria set in Capture Criteria will be captured and stored in NuTAP-311’s buffer memory. All packets captured and stored this way can be accessed via any Monitor Port upon user requests.

  • Page 45: Capture Criteria - Sdfr

    SDFR – Button Apply: Apply and save the changes you’ve made on this page. After making any settings on this page, you must click the Apply button or all changes will be lost. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 46: Capture Criteria - Result

    C. Capture Criteria – Result Result The Result page will display the settings you’ve made in Protocol and SDFR pages. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 47: Re-Direct Filter

    → A1 or A1 → A0). Multi-Mirror: Transmitted packets from Network Port A0 to A1 (or the other way around) that meet the criteria set in Re-Direct Filter will be captured and transferred to BOTH Monitor Ports. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 48: Re-Direct Filter - Protocol

    Protocol – Button Apply: Apply and save the changes you’ve made on this page. After making any settings on this page, you must click the Apply button or all changes will be lost. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 49: Re-Direct Filter - Sdfr

    SDFR – Button Apply: Apply and save the changes you’ve made on this page. After making any settings on this page, you must click the Apply button or all changes will be lost. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 50: Re-Direct Filter - Session

    Session – Button Apply: Apply and save the changes you’ve made on this page. After making any settings on this page, you must click the Apply button or all changes will be lost. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 51: Re-Direct Filter - Result

    D. Re-Direct Filter – Result Result The Result page will display the settings you’ve made in Protocol, SDFR, and Session pages. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 52: Monitor Port Setting

     IP Fragment: MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) Button Apply: Apply and save the changes you’ve made on this page. After making any settings on this page, you must click the Apply button or all changes will be lost. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 53: Counter Report

    6.7. Counter Report You can view NuSet-MiniTAP’s counter report/chart of NuTAP-311’s Network Port and Monitor Port with Counter Report. There are two ways to access Counter Report: Accessing Counter Report  Click Counter Report located on Report in the Menu Bar.
  • Page 54 The Horizontal Axis Scale field allows you to set the scale of the Y-Axis of the Line Chart. Click the scroll-down menus of Start Time and End Time to set the statistics during a period of time. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...
  • Page 55 Broadcast, Multicast, VLAN, IPv4, ICMP, ARP, RTP, and Tx/Rx Pause. Also, clicking the End Time scroll-down menu and selecting a time listed here allows you to view the Bar Chart of that time. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...
  • Page 56 Report Control Buttons Descriptions The Network Port button allows you to view Counter Report of NuTAP-311’s Network Ports. The Monitor Port button allows you to view Counter Report of NuTAP-311’s Monitor Ports. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...

  • Page 57: Universal Stream Counter (Usc) Report

    6.8. Universal Stream Counter (USC) Report NuTAP-311’s Network Ports contains two sets of USC (Universal Stream Counter), allowing you to view real-time statistics of network events during packet monitoring and capturing. There are two ways to access Universal Stream Counter Report: Accessing Universal Stream Counter (USC) Report ...
  • Page 58 VLAN CoS (VLAN Class of Service) here in this field.  OK: Apply the changes you’ve made and exit.  Cancel: Cancel the changes you’ve made and exit.  Apply: Apply the changes you’ve made without exit. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...
  • Page 59 You can view each Universal Stream Counter’s DA (Destination MAC Address), Line Rate (Mbps), Packets, Bytes, Broadcast, Multicast, IPCS Error, and CRC Error on the Universal Stream Counter Report. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ® Website: www.Xtramus.com...
  • Page 60 Note: Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice. All products and company names are trademarks of their respective corporations. Copyright © 2012 Xtramus Technologies, all rights reserved. Do not reproduce, redistribute or repost without written permission from Xtramus. Doc # USM_NuTAP-311_V1.0_ENG_Preliminary_20120406 E-mail: sales@xtramus.com XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES ®...

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